The Academy of Aquaculture offers students the technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster. Students study the history of agriculture, global economics, biological, environmental, and technological principals in aquaculture, anatomy and physiology of freshwater aquaculture species, reproduction, propagation and culture of aquaculture organisms, plant science, water quality, operation and maintenance of aquaculture machinery, equipment, and facilities, and commercial hatchery and fishery rules and regulations. Students are engaged in aquaculture (fish) and aquaponics (produce) farming within the school’s 20’x36’ greenhouse. Industry certification can be earned as an Aquaculture Technician. Students can pursue entry level careers in aquatic farming or further their education in aquatic biology, fishery science, environmental science, or aquaculture.
Mission
The Academy of Aquaculture is dedicated to providing students with high quality, industry relevant curriculum and instruction to assure success in post secondary education and/or academy related career opportunities. Through collaboration with our business partners, students are engaged in applied learning and develop confidence, long lasting relationships, and a sense of community.
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The new school year is here, and our FFA officer team is already hard at work laying the foundation for a successful and impactful chapter experience. At our first official meeting, we focused on one major goal: getting organized and inspired. 🧩 Committee Assignments & Planning Following the National FFA Committee Framework, each officer was
Academy of Aquaculture students dove into Florida’s fishing regulations during a Fish ID Challenge at the first Fishing 101 Club meeting. They identified fish species, located them in the regulations manual, and determined size and bag limits like true pros. Their efforts earned them a spot in a raffle where they reeled in prizes like
Future Farmers of America (FFA) is just one of many Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO’s) available to students in St. Johns County enrolled in career and technical education. CTSO’s give academy students opportunities to learn and demonstrate leadership and technical skills. St. Johns Tech has had an FFA chapter for a few years, but
Students from the Academy of Aquaculture toured Evans Fish Farm in Pierson, Florida during the fall semester 2023. This one hundred acre aquatic farm is family-owned and operated and was established in 1998 by visionary, Gene Evans. It is one of the only American producers of premium farm-raised sturgeon caviar called Anastasia Gold. The species
Shortly after the school year began and the Academy of Aquaculture embarked on its first year, Dr. Leonardo Ibarra-Castro Assistant Professor in Aquaculture at the Whitney Laboratory of Marine Bioscience, joined the advisory board and proposed several learning opportunities for our students, including hosting summer internships. His involvement led to the placement of three 11th
Contact
- Andrea Williamson Armstrong, Career Specialist
(904) 547-8130
Location
2970 Collins Avenue
Building E
St. Augustine, FL 32084
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